It is important that all professionals refer to the sections of the graduated response for assessment tools related to key areas of need:

• Cognition and learning – Assessment tools for Cognition and Learning Needs – Family Hub
• Speech, language and communication needs – Assessment and screening tools for Speech, Language and Communication Needs – Family Hub
• Social, emotional and mental health needs – Assessment tools for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) – Family Hub
• Physical and sensory – Assessment Tools for Sensory and Physical Needs – Family Hub

Professionals need to take the ‘team around child’ approach, capturing the voice and experiences of child and family.

View and/or download the Neurodiversity Needs Toolkit